US Unveils 15-Point Proposal to Halt Iran War — Report

As the Middle East conflict enters a dangerous new phase, diplomacy is quietly moving alongside missiles and airstrikes. With global oil supplies disrupted and tensions spreading across the region, Washington is reportedly attempting to open a path toward de-escalation.

A newly revealed proposal — described as a 15-point framework — could become the foundation for ending one of the most destabilizing crises in recent years.

According to officials cited in a New York Times report, the United States has sent Iran a detailed 15-point plan aimed at halting the war and restoring regional stability. The proposal was reportedly delivered through Pakistan, whose military leadership has emerged as an important intermediary between Washington and Tehran amid the absence of direct talks.

Although Iranian authorities have publicly denied negotiations with the United States, diplomatic sources say the framework outlines a broad roadmap addressing the core issues fueling the conflict. The plan is also believed to be under discussion among regional stakeholders, though it remains unclear whether Israel fully supports the proposal.

The Reported 15-Point Framework

While the full official document has not been publicly released, officials familiar with the diplomacy say the proposal includes the following key elements:

1. Immediate ceasefire between all parties.
2. Gradual de-escalation of military operations across the region.
3. Restrictions on Iran’s nuclear programme under international monitoring.
4. Enhanced IAEA inspections of nuclear facilities.
5. Limits on ballistic missile development and testing.
6. Suspension of long-range missile deployments.
7. Reduction of support for regional proxy militias.
8. Security guarantees to prevent attacks on neighboring states.
9. Reopening and securing the Strait of Hormuz for global shipping.
10. Protection of international energy infrastructure.
11. Coordinated maritime safety mechanisms in the Persian Gulf.
12. Gradual sanctions relief tied to compliance milestones.
13. Prisoner exchanges and humanitarian cooperation measures.
14. Regional dialogue involving Gulf states to prevent escalation.
15. A phased diplomatic normalization process leading to long-term negotiations.

Diplomats say reopening the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most urgent priorities, as disruptions there have triggered severe global energy shocks. Nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas normally transits through the narrow waterway, and restrictions have already driven fuel prices higher while disrupting aviation and shipping routes worldwide.

Even as diplomatic efforts advance, fighting continues on the ground. Israeli forces launched new strikes targeting infrastructure in Tehran, while Iranian media reported damage to residential areas and ongoing rescue operations. At the same time, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia reported intercepting drone attacks, highlighting how the conflict has spread beyond its original battlefield.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards also announced retaliatory strikes targeting locations in Israel and US military bases across the region, underscoring the fragile security environment despite ongoing diplomatic outreach. The United States has reinforced its regional military presence, adding to roughly 50,000 troops already stationed across Middle Eastern bases — a move that has raised fears of a prolonged confrontation if negotiations collapse.

Reports of the US proposal briefly calmed global markets, with oil prices easing and stocks rising on hopes of a potential ceasefire and the resumption of Persian Gulf energy exports. However, Iranian political leaders have dismissed claims of negotiations as premature, reflecting deep mistrust between both sides.

The conflict escalated sharply after US and Israeli strikes on Iran earlier this year following stalled nuclear negotiations. Since then, attacks on regional energy infrastructure and restrictions on maritime traffic have created what analysts describe as one of the worst energy supply shocks in modern history.

Whether the 15-point plan becomes a genuine peace pathway or remains another failed diplomatic attempt now depends on political decisions in Tehran, Washington, and regional capitals. For now, diplomacy and warfare continue in parallel — leaving the world watching closely for signs of either escalation or a long-awaited breakthrough.

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